jasper09 wrote:I wonder if I can take any solace in being in what, if last year is any indication, is close to the end of massive wave of WLs. I'm assuming not.

Seriously trying not to cry at work. I know people say to take this as a positive sign, but it just feels like a rejection to me. I'm a big planner who wanted to go ahead and try to find roommates, etc, so not having a ton of time to do that if I eventually get in worries me.

The uncertainty and inability to get things set sucks. But the WL at Harvard is usually fairly generous, and if you're willing to put in the wait there is a good chance you'll get in eventually.

I'm set on HLS, so I'm probably different, but I see it as a few tough months for something that will last a lifetime.

wealtheow wrote:hey draw - where did you see that a few people were accepted the day of the wl wave? i couldn't find anything in last year's thread or on lsn.

On LSN there are two reported WL acceptances dated April the 5th, meaning either they were waitlisted and accepted the same day, or they were waitlisted, accepted at a later date, but forgot to change their decision date on LSN. Obviously the latter scenario is far more likely, and I don't expect JS2s till Monday.

ETA: There are also several LSN acceptances on the 8th, which is when there was a small group of waitlists.

wealtheow wrote:hey draw - where did you see that a few people were accepted the day of the wl wave? i couldn't find anything in last year's thread or on lsn.

On LSN there are two reported WL acceptances dated April the 5th, meaning either they were waitlisted and accepted the same day, or they were waitlisted, accepted at a later date, but forgot to change their decision date on LSN. Obviously the latter scenario is far more likely, and I don't expect JS2s till Monday.

ETA: There are also several LSN acceptances on the 8th, which is when there was a small group of waitlists.

kk, those are the ones i noticed, too., just figured they were wl-->accept at a later date

thanks for being our go-to guy

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Gary wrote:I remember I posted ITT back in December saying I wished all decisions came out on one day like in UG admissions and everyone hated that idea..... Now it's looking a lot more appealing

The HYS waiting game blows

Decisions on the same day (preferably at the same time if via email!) would be great. The hardest part of waiting is seeing action going on around you, and feeling left out and on your way to not getting in.